Graduate Certificate in Information Security

At a glance

  • Credential: graduate certificate
  • Credits: 12
  • Next start: see program details

If you’re already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to move into information security, Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Information Security is for you.

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About Graduate Certificate in Information Security

If you're looking to level up your career in information technology by specializing in information security, Athabasca University has the perfect program for you—our online Graduate Certificate in Information Security (InfoSec). This 12-credit program equips you with the skills to design secure networks, make ethical IT decisions, and manage information systems across enterprises. Not only will you learn alongside students in our Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program, but completing this certificate also opens doors to various roles like computer security specialist, systems analyst, and more.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.

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Program details

Overview

If you're already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to move into information security, Athabasca University's online Graduate Certificate in Information Security is for you.

You will learn how to:

  • design, implement and manage enterprise-wide computer networks
  • make effective, reasoned and justifiable moral IT decisions
  • develop secure information systems for enterprises

As Graduate Certificate in Information Security courses are part of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program, you will take your courses with MScIS students.

Why take the Graduate Certificate in Information Security?

Completing the Graduate Certificate in Information Security will qualify you for positions such as:

  • computer security specialist
  • computer specialist
  • information technology specialist
  • security analyst
  • systems analyst

Application deadlines and start dates

Application deadline Start date
March 1 Every Sept.
Oct. 1 Every Jan.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Security is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University. All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Security, you may apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program. If you're admitted within 7 years, your Graduate Certificate in Information Security credits may be applied towards the MScIS degree.

Learn more about laddering to an MScIS degree

Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

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